Our client is a dynamic and fast-growing independent planning consultancy. Established in the West Midlands, but with a National client base, our client is now looking to appoint an experienced Associate/ Associate Director to play a key role in the future success of the business.

As the Associate/ Associate Director, your role will be to provide high quality planning advice and support to both public and private sector clients, reporting to the Company Owner. This is a particularly exiting opportunity to get involved with a company which is enjoying a successful period of sustained growth. You will work closely with the Owner, whist taking a lead role across a diverse portfolio of planning projects.

It is a great opportunity to not only lead on project work but also to play a key part in distributing work and providing guidance and mentoring to junior members of staff.

This role is particularly appealing as there is the opportunity to take on some pre-existing client relationships, whilst continuing to develop your own professional network.

Lead planning projects (consents, policy work, research) for a variety of clients;

Present to clients and work with them on a day to day basis;

Liaise and negotiate with planning officers;

Develop relationships internally and externally;

Drawing up, presenting and negotiating fee proposals;

Write reports and give presentations;

Required Skills & Experience

At least 7 years’ experience working in town planning

Experience of working on residential/ mixed-use schemes

Critically reviewing and evaluating development schemes

Managing and developing successful client relationships

Business development experience or a desire to network and develop work

Experience of working in either the Public or the Private Sector

Degree, Masters or other appropriate qualification in town planning

Member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (MRTPI)

The Opportunity

The chosen candidate will benefit from being a fundamental part of a dynamic and growing Town Planning Consultancy. In return you will have the opportunity to operate with a high-level of autonomy in your role. There is also the potential for equity in the future.

If you have required experience, please apply through the advert and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

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